1949 Hudson Super Six - Ticking Relay

Anonymous · 2014-11-23T20:45:17Z

I am a recent owner (since August) of a 1949 Super Six sedan. I've never had a Hudson before, and it's been a pleasure to drive up around Napa which is where I mostly use the car. I've sorted out all the mechanical problems (cooling was initially not up to the weather in Napa), and am at the point where I am trying to work through electrical. Main electrical works (spark, starting, driving lights), as well as things like the dash lights (but not the lamp in the roof). The wiring appears to be somewhat stock from looking at the wiring diagram, but as this is my first Hudson it is difficult to be certain. Earlier today while driving it started making a loud ticking sound from under the dash. I narrowed it down to a small relay mounted above a metal arm above the steering column that I thought at first was the directional indicator but appears to be something else. It is definitely wired to ignition and the generator. The relay appears to be newer than the car (not surprising) but has no markings on it that I could otherwise see. Ticking noise happens about every 5 seconds whenever the battery is plugged in (and I have at this point left it unplugged) regardless of the position of the ignition switch or whether the car is running. I spent some time today with electrical cleaner going through the under dash parts that seem to be related but that didn't change anything. I freely admit I am miles worse with electrical than with mechanical issues. Any ideas would be appreciated, including whether this is a standard part that I can source locally or is a part specific to Hudsons. I've attached a terrible picture. Thanks in advance, John

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[quote="Lance Walker" post=11190][quote="J Lombard" post=11183]Does anyone have a replacement part number & source for this circuit breaker? What is the correct amperage & does it make any difference if it is 6v or 12v?

thanks

J lombard J, How many do you need?

Lance, have you come up with those circuit breakers?

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Posted : 12/06/2015 12:47 pm

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J, Sure have. How many do you need?

Posted : 13/06/2015 5:23 am

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Lance I could use one right now and a second one for a spare. How much do I owe you & do you still take paypal?

Posted : 13/06/2015 8:26 am

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